International recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company (Kaffenbarger) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 International class 8 trucks equipped with Sure Power-brand DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
What could happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Kaffenbarger will notify owners and will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on February 13, 2014. Owners may contact Kaffenbarger at 1-937-845-3804.
Vehicles covered
- International 4300 Sba 4X2 2009
- International 4300M7 Sba 4X2 2013
- International 4400 Sba 4X2 2013
- International 5500I 6X4 2006
- International 5900I Sfa 6X4 2008
- International 7300 Sfa 4X4 2008, 2010, 2013
- International 7600 Sba 6X4 2009–2010
- International 7600 Sfa 4X2 2012
- International 7600 Sfa 6X4 2006–2009, 2012
- International 9900I Sfa 6X4 2009
- International Terrastar Sfa 4X2 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V037000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 4, 2014
- Owners notified
- Feb 13, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 133
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 30, 2013
- Part
- Electrical system
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.